mitoses

Mitotic Figure: Definition

Mitosis is the process by which one cell divides to produce two identical cells. A mitotic figure is a cell caught in the act of dividing and visible under the microscope. Pathologists count mitotic figures because the number of dividing cells in a tissue sample is one indicator of how quickly a tumour is growing. …
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What is mitosis?

Mitosis is the process that cells use to divide and create new cells. Your body constantly relies on mitosis to replace old, damaged, or worn-out cells with fresh, healthy ones. Before a cell divides, it prepares by duplicating its genetic material (DNA) so that each new cell receives an exact copy. Cells undergoing mitosis are …
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